How to (actually) Encounter God | 4 Ways You Can Know it's Time to Fast | Melody Alisa
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Hey, sis! Is it time for you to fast? In today's video, I share 4 ways we can know it's tiiiiime for us to do a Biblical fast. As Christians and women pursuing the heard of God, fasting is a spiritual discipline, something that Jesus molded with His words and His life and it's not a matter of "if" we fast, it's definitely more of a "when" we fast (Matthew 6:16). The first fast I ever did was the Daniel fast and it truly changed my life. Fasting is a powerful way for us to encounter God, experience a breakthrough, and overcome temptation. I hope you enjoy! I can't wait to see what God has in store for us all this year! 💗
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my RUclips channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, and a new mom through weekly new videos!
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Hey sis!! Happy 2023 🥳💗💗 i can’t to see what God has in store for us this year! Today’s question is: if you have done a fast before - what’s one thing you learned (about yourself or God) during it! If you haven’t fasted before, do you plan to do one in 2023? 🤍🤍
For me: the last fast I did was while I was pregnant (i know, it’s been too long!) & I was fasting from specifically technology. I learned that God will meet me where I am & that a length of a fast or what I’m fasting from doesn’t dictate whether a fast is successful or not. It’s only and all about intentionally drawing closer go God.
Yes sis! My most watched video is the one about Esther fast. What I learned is so many things but if I were to pick one it'll be how absolutely REALLL the spiritual world is!!
That’s good because I am doing a modified Daniel fast and I am growing much closer to God and seeing clearly and I already have so much more energy than I had before the fast but a part of me was thinking it’s not successful because I didn’t go alll the way in , ex. I didn’t eliminate coffee. But I feel a sense of peace because I am doing well with the fast and I feel so good about continuing it
Hi ! Are you doing the Daniel fast this year ? I would love to join you 🙏🏾☺️
I've never done a proper fast before because I have been addicted to nicotine for 10 years . God had been convicting me for weeks and I tried to ignore it till the 31st when enough was enough. I've been clean from nicotine for 6 days and I know it's not a lot but it's a lot for me , never thought I could get here but God has strengthened me . I'm definitely eager to fast now since my flesh is losing its control over me! God is great ❤️
You are doing great! Lean closer to God! He will break that chain of addiction!❤
Yes ! Keep going . You can do it !🎉❤
So proud of you. I broke my nicotine addiction by getting on my knees and confessing to God that I was addicted. If you ever have any urges remember that it’s the devil and pray to God. I’ll be praying for you. Stay strong ❤
Well done 😊💕
Congrats!! Super proud of u! That is a HUGE Victory sis♡. One day at a time with Jesus by our side!
1. You need a breakthrough from the lord
2.You’re genuinely wanting or needing to draw closer to God
3. You need to overcome temptation or temptations
4. You just feel it
I definitely feel/have all of it, definitely a sign, can’t wait to start.
I also feel all of them, this video confirmed a lot things.
Thank you so much for this Sis!
I sense I should perhaps go on a fast soon. I haven't fasted in so long. I watch way too much TV then I should. I'm also about to start a new chapter in my life with a house purchase under way.
I remember a number of years ago I was looking to move home to flat-share. I had finished a 21 day or month fast and I think it was a week or two after finishing. I was on my way to view a property with a friend. We parked up on the road where the flat was and I opened the car door. I suddenly got this 'knowing' feeling that this property was the one.
I walked up the stairs as I got up there a couple with a toddler were leaving. I straightaway thought, "I got it wrong. The Landlady will offer to them". Long story short the Landlady offered me the property to flat-share. I couldn't believe it!. God's hand was all over it! I know that once you introduce fasting as a spiritual discipline in your life you will see God's hand at work in your life.
I also believe it may not be immediate or even visible at first. God works also in the background of our lives. To see His hand you most definitely will.
Fasting coupled with prayer should be a lifestyle. One Ps said "fasting without prayer is simply a diet"😆. So one has to fast and pray.
Lol. This quote sounds like it’s from Dr. Myles Munroe. I think I heard him say something like this.
Soo true 😊
I love this - one benefit i've found of fasting is how it helps to reset our prioritise/passions so that they align with Gods vision for us.
I felt all four of those reasons and I’m currently on the last day of my Ester fast thank you Jesus! I have been unemployed and job searching since July, my car finally gave up on me, and my phone was even broken for a month. These times have definitely been hard, but I continue to put my trust in God and have been reading his word and learning so much about him. Losing almost everything has helped me gained the greatest relationship with God that I did not even know was possible. I remain thankful for the good and bad that happens because everything God does happens for a reason. Yesterday was day two of my fast and I woke up to a text with a possible job opportunity!!! I’m claiming it in Jesus’ name, but I know if it doesn’t work out it’s because he has something even better for me out there.
How has it been going for you?
This happened to me! God was getting our attention so he could woo us closer to himself 🥺 thankful he thought enough of us to warn us and bring us closer to him in these final days
Just wait sister he will open those doors in his time and it’ll be the best thing just trust him continually through all things he’ll do things that truly make you look back and say WoW
I know God wanted me to see this. I just started my fast today with my church. Im also going through financial struggles and I’m truly praying for direction, a breakthrough but also learning to submit my worries to God and not to be in control all the time.
Financial struggles is the hardest but I pray you know that God is the provider of all things not the money! Nothing is too hard for God. Rely on him. He will supply all your needs.
I have done a lot of fasts since becoming a believer, from: the Esther dry fast, to the Daniel fast, to 1, 3 and 7 day liquids only fasts!😅
People at my church really made fasting from food something which is only done by serious Christians and something which compels God to move.
Hence, what I learned about myself is that I did all of those fasts with the wrong thinking that God is now FORCED to move on my behalf because I have sacrificed so much. What I learned about God is that He cannot be forced by any human being to do anything 🤣
What I now have in mind is that a relationship with God requires humility! Humility in the sense of knowing that He doesn't OWE you anything! He is more than happy to move on your behalf but you can only ASK Him for help, not COMMAND Him to help you.
I've only been fasting for 5 days, but I am already so sensitive to the voice of God. It's not easy, but I love it here❤
I'm fasting for God to take away this anxiety and depression from my child. She can't even pray at times and I'm asking for prayers to break this stronghold. The enemy been on my child since she was 4 years. She told me about her dream about a big snake was coming for her and the sky open up with gold sword and it stuck the snake right in the head. I remember that night because she screamed like something was happening to her. She was taught early on how to pray and now at 12 years old she is being faced with more challenges. Alot of time these things show up in her dreams and she tells me she feels like she's not here on earth when this happens. My God! Ya'll has no idea of the spiritual war that I've been putting up, but I know the power of Jesus and I know that he's here and have been working on our behalf. The enemy won't have my child!!! I'm declaring and decreeing.
Amen!! How is your child doing now? I was a very spiritual child with dreams and such similar to what you mentioned. The scary ones stopped as i got older. I hope you guys are doing better❤️
In agreement 🛐
I've started to realise that my maternal home engrained in me to be pessimistic in my speech, so for the next 21 days I'm doing a fast on being VERY VERY intentional about ensuring that every word that I speak is life giving. It's so harddddd!
Girl, why every time I have a question about something you just drop a video on it when I needed it? 😭🙌🏾The Lord’s timing is beyond incredible. I’m planning to fast before the new semester starts and it’ll be my first without the church. I’m excited and confused but this video shows me that God is right on time and will reveal Himself to me.
Testimony Time....
In 2017 I started water only fasting to hear God and received knowledge/ wisdom from the Holy Spirit.
In 2017 God blessed me with a car and I relocated to Texas.
In 2018 I went on a 40 day only water fast.
In 2018 God blessed me with a Child Care Center in Texas.
In 2022 God blessed me with a new big beautiful home.
In 2022 I've been doing a 10 day water fast only each month. I cannot tell a story... I didn't fast in November or December. Yes,... I failed those attempts.
NOW IN 2023 This is day 2 of my 10- day water fast only. Your page popped up on my screen. I know this is a confirmation I'm on the right road to more breakthroughs, more of God's lessons, wisdom and love.
Thank you Father God for everything. Im grateful.
I just asked God today to let me know which fast to do for supernatural breakthrough in my life. And this video popped up. Daniel fast has always worked wonders for me.
This is definitely confirmation! I’ve been thinking of doing a fast for a few months now, and I’ve been praying to God about it. Just yesterday I was reading my word and praying to God for confirmation and guidance, and now I see this video pop up. God’s s timing is so great ❤️
This week I’ve been doing a morning fast and being mindful intentional praying and spending time with God. Also, I’ve been asking God everything first then me and I feel closer to God. I’ve been giving literally everything to God. 🙏🏾 happy new year 🎊
One benefit i got from fasting was a closer relationship with God. I’m in my bible heavy now and doing soap notes now
Testimony Time.
In 2021, I did an Esther fast because I desired to study abroad. That didn't work out but God use it as an avenue to get closer to him and that was the beginning of my ministry. Fasting helps to reveal who God is to you in each season and it helps you to yield to the spirit of God to act according to the revelation.
Amen good job sister
For me, I used to think fasting was just about getting God to answer my prayer requests. But now I'm realizing fasting is more about silencing my flesh in order to hear God more clearly.
From fasting I've experienced great breakthroughs!! I was inspired by your video on the Daniel fast and I tried it and it was amazing!!! God really came through!!
I would also encourage anyone fasting to journal the experience, it's nice to have something to look back on.
I thought I would never be able to fast, but God showed me it as possible. 😊🙌🏾❤️
I started fasting for the year 2023 and i am happy that i am fasting before i feel drawn to God and i can hear him speaking to me. Since i started with my fasting i found healing, i was able to forgive the inner child in me... the little girl who was stuck in a bubble of fear and gave up her life.🙏🏽❣️
This came right when I felt like breaking my fast 🙏🏾
This video is RIGHT ON TIME!!!! thank you Jesus!! ❤
'You cannot let God become a friend of a friend' 👏👏
Yes yes yes sis! I know I need to when I’m noticing fleshly ways in myself more than usual and lacking discipline in an area, When I need clarity or direction on a specific matter/or my purpose, or simply just to be closer to the Father!! It’s definitely a WHEN, not IF. I’ve learned that fasting isn’t for God, it’s for us. So it’s definitely humbled me not to fast just to get something from the Lord or to make Him do something for me quicker, but to crucify my flesh and go deeper spiritually in the Lord. And I just love hearing His voice so much clearer! I’m challenged to fast even more this year 🤍🤍
I struggle with fasting from food, I always want to give in after like 4 or 5 hours. Sometimes I try to change my fast and think "God, would rather me fast from social media" I try to find an easier thing to fast from but this time I am challenging myself to try to stick with a food fast because that is what my flesh truly desires right now.
I am like done with the Lord lol😂
This is like the third video I have seen about fasting since after Christmas! I am like mind blown by how many times God is telling me or giving me a confirmation about fasting! Right now, I am getting ready to do the Daniel fast starting January 7th, this Saturday! I am having a lot of anxiety and doubt about fasting though, BUT, I am most excited to see what God is going to do through and in me! Glory to God for all of this❤
He'll get our attention won't He? 😂😂
😂😁🕊️✝️
Fasting truly allowed me to find clarity in all of my situations. I feel like when I fast I let go of my control over my situation and God takes control and then what I’m going through doesn’t even seem to bother me anymore❤
Wow I’m starting a fast tomorrow 😳 the tittle just confirmed it to be the right thing to do. Thank you ❤
Love this for you. So excited to see how God shows up
I completely agree ❤🙏🏽💜
The title is such a confirmation because I’ve been thinking about fasting since December. “This will be your best year ever, if it is your best year spiritually” -Mike Todd
I learned about the Daniel fast last week. I’d been thinking about water fasting for months, but was unsure if I should try it because it seems hard. Then I went into my fridge yesterday to make breakfast, only to find out that it had stopped working overnight! All of the food was spoiled (thank God I didn’t have too much). I’m taking it as a clear sign that my time to try fasting is now
Will be starting a fast for a huge decision have coming up, ya’ll pray for clarity and discernment for my mama heart please!
Here I am tossing and turning in bed coz of a blocked runny nose. The plan was to have passed out by 7:30 pm. And so I could not sleep. Surfed the net and here we are, God, confirmation that it is time I fast. As this year's motto is Fast, Trust and act. Thank you for doing God's work.
#2023thebestyearever
When you fast, there’s just so much clarity and you can definitely hear the Lord’s voice clearly. I need to fast again sometime soon
In 2017 I did a 21 day liquid fast and it benefited me tremendously. God was the reason I made it through. From that fact my daughter became a vegetarian and I remained vegan for 7 months post fast. It strengthened my faith, confidence, I was happier and vibrant, I had clarity, my skin was clear and I lost a substantial amount of weight.
Then in 2019 I did another liquid fast not planned or intentionally done but I reaped the same results. Now I am doing a spiritual fast for guidance ❤
I know I’m late but fasting has allowed me to hear from God in a more direct way. It seems to tune out all other distractions from my life. It allows me to truly just focus on the Lord and understanding what steps he desires me to do take in my spiritual journey.
“We have to know God for ourselves.” ❤ Amen. Thank you for this video, Melody. It’s a blessing. Happy new year, sister. 💌
Oh I like that. We don’t want to know God as a friend of a friend… yes!!!
Whew the confirmation! Starting the 9th for 21 days. Nothing like a Daniel's Fast to start the year and thank you for your constant encouragment to seek God's specific instruction on what we should fast from.
Also starting on the 9th. May the lord guide us through this journey.
Right I’ve been thinking about fasting since December so it’s so nice I’m going to start today
How did it go
This was nothing but confirmation, God have been using and working through you! God bless you Melody🥹🫶🏽
You have BLESSED me with your obedience! Thank you ❤. I’ve been praying for clarity on some matters. I’ve also have the strong desire to draw much closer to the Lord because I deeply understand that my life is not my own and I want to do his will and. I not my own. He also has specific things he wants me to do. I feel that though I strongly know that, I don’t have the clarity on exactly what those things are. In my heart, I feel an intentional fast is exactly what I need. Again, thank you!! He surely moves in such a perfect way. 😊
Right on time!!!!!!!
I have done intermittent fasting before not biblically but plan on doing this in 2023. The main purpose to grow close to God and overcome temptation.
Yes I definitely plan on doing a fast!💚
Thank you so much for this video, my sister in Christ. This was very inspiring. God works through you.
Right on time as always. It’s definitely time 🙏🏾
This was confirmation for me I literally relate to 3 of the 4 ways to know
This was soooooo gooood! 10:27 I am so happy I tuned in! You are such a blessing
Love this 😀 ❤️ 😍
I love your "hello everyone" in the beginning 🥰🙌🏼🕊♥️
Thank you melody !🙂
Yes I’m so excited to hear from God
This is the exact sign i needed to start fasting. It's been on my mind and now i can start fasting taking all you said into consideration.
Wow the way I was praying to God this morning & yesterday as well on whether I need to fast or not & then I open RUclips (literally after doing my Bible study) & this is the first video that popped up!!! This video really just confirmed that I need to fast, God is good! 🙏🏽
This video was exactly needed for me!! Thank u
Yes!! I am planning to do a fast for my first time this year.
All of the above is needed for sure through this fast
Love love love this!!! It came JUST in time❤️ God bless
God bless you sister🥰
So excited I found your channel…seems God definitely wanted me to since you popped up out of nowhere! Thank you for sharing your inspiring content…I am currently on day 4 of an annual 5 day water fast. I do this every year, sometimes even twice a year, and am blown away every time how humbling it is, how much gratitude I am left with and how much awe I have for Him. I truly pray that by the end of this, I will have more clarity, direction and intimacy with God moving forward in 2023. Blessings always and thank you again!
Thanks for this timely message! I plan on starting the Daniel fast on the 9th.
Melody your videos have been popping up in my feed a lot lately! ☺ I did the Daniel fast after watching your videos and it was life changing! And now with this video I feel I'm being led to fast again 🙏🙏🙏 God Bless you and your family 💞💞💞
Love your videos and the wisdom you share. God bless and keep you sis♥
This is confirmation because I was thinking about the going on the Daniel fast.
Thanks Melody for all your videos, they’re really encouraging ☺️
Definitely dropped in my spirit to fast and then this video comes up on my timeline 😂❤ God is good thank you 🙏🏾
I receive more clarity, energy, and connection with God! Natural glow too🙏🏾
I just literally watched your video from 2 years back about the Daniel fast you did ❤❤❤❤
God has a special place in heaven for you. You're helping so much young people in their walk with christ. So relatable and understandable. God bless you.l
Gods timing and methods of confirmation to what He desires from us; is amazing. This video randomly popped up on my phone and began to play. A week ago I already decided I was going to began a fast this month….this definitely confirmed what God had already placed on my heart. Thank you Jesus
Yes it's most definitely time for me to fast again.
Thank you for the confirmation.
I just completed a 40 day fast and incorporated the 21 day Daniel fast towards the end. I wanted to grow in my faith spiritually and I accomplished just that. Sometimes we have so much noise in the background that we are unable to hear our own thoughts. During this fast, I enjoyed the quietness. I learned how to pray more and effectively and definitely could hear God speaking to me and through me.
I’ve been reading Joel and he talked briefly about fasting twice. It’s been on my heart to fast. This video is confirmation for me. Thank you!
Confirmation. Thanks and blessings
Happy New Year doll. 💞 I'm so happy you posted this today at this moment because I definitely need a breakthrough. I know in my heart God has been wanting me to come to Him. This was the confirmation I needed. I have only gave up food in the past but I think I need to fast from shopping that would be a bigger sacrifice. Thank you so much. 🙏🏽
I love Fasting any time I can intentionally slow down and be with God I’m excited about it!! I’m currently on a 7 day fast but I’m already feeling I may continue on and do a 21 day 🙏🏽❤️
My most recent fast was because I just felt it in my spirit! It was exactly what I need to refocus draw closer to God and let go of my desires!! I am always encouraged after watching your videos thank you for posting these videos
Thank you Melody, you are right on time ❤️ God bless you!!!
This video is right on time…I plan on starting my fast with church on Monday. It will be my first fast. I appreciate the tips and pointers 😊
Thank you Queen
Powerful Ideas
In this season of life, I’m fasting from dating. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t dating or trying to talk to someone or be in a relationship. I never truly learned how to be alone and now, God is teaching me. Through this fast, I’m understand that he is teaching me to depend on Him for satisfaction completely and increasing my dependency on Him.
You always post the right things at the right time. God is working through you!! Thank you for being such a light.
I definitely plan to do a fast this year! Thank you for this video!!
Wow, this video came on my timeline at the right time. It is time for me to draw closer to God indeed. Thank you Abba Father. Amen.
God is always on time. I pray God continues to use you for his glory. Amen! Whew #3 is spot on for me.
Happy New Year!!! Yes, you’re always right on time. I’ve already felt God pushing me too, especially because I’m so uncomfortable.
They way I needed this video and it came on time. Jesus!
This video was a prayer answer for me ❤ thank you
This video is the absolute confirmation that was needed for me to now fast! I ran across a video you did 2 years ago about your fist fast and this video was right underneath. I strongly believe they were both lined up this way for a reason and as the nudge I need to move forward.
I checked the box for those 4 reasons. I am going to do my fasting for sure 😊
Definitely need to at this point in my life
I love this! I do a fast at least once a year. What I have learned is he always reveals something else about who he is to me in my life, that causes me to want more of him! I want the pray more, worship him more, read more of his word.
Today is my first day of prayer and fasting. In watching your video, I noticed that I had all 4 of the prompts to start fasting. However, it was placed in my heart since last year, when the church I attend, completed a fast, I decided to not miss it this time around. I'm very grateful for this content!! You're right on point sis! And thank you for allowing God to use you as a guide for us sisters on a mission😌
Thank you so much for this!!! "God is not a friend of a friend" really spoke to me! One thing I have learned through fasting is that I had a better judgment of/over things. My mind was just so much clearer and not clouded by noise!
Thank you for sharing this
Thank you sm. ❤ This helped me and made me see things clearly!
Melody this is perfect time because of course i’m Daniel Fasting currently. Love your videos, your encouragement and your insightful knowledge. Last year during the Daniel Fast I was needing direction on my career. This year I’m needing complete breakthroughs, relationship, business, financial and personally.
Hey Melody, I stumbled upon your channel and I'm loving every bit of it!!!
Doing my first fast now. And I’m so ready to hear the lord and see what he would like for my life. This video has help me take a better understanding so I truly appreciate you.